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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Generator Upper Bolt
    GM1644935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the generator.
  2. Install the generator upper bolt until snug.
  3. Fig 2: Generator Lower Bolts
    GM1644936Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Install the generator lower bolts until snug.
  5. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  6. Tighten the generator bolts.

    Tighten:  Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

  7. Fig 3: Positive Battery Cable Terminal At The Generator
    GM1644823Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the positive battery cable terminal to the generator.
  9. Install the positive battery cable terminal nut at the generator.

    Tighten:  Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

  10. Position the positive battery cable boot at the generator terminal.
  11. Fig 4: Generator Engine Harness Electrical Connector
    GM1642658Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the generator.
  13. Install the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  14. Position the engine into the normal location and install the engine mount strut bolts. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Left Side and Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
  15. Position and connect the windshield wiper transmission link in front of the wiper motor. Refer to Wiper Motor Module Replacement .
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .